used sonicare electric toothbrush for years, switched to Oral B, got one of medium-end models for about 100 bucks, so much better not sure how sonicare stays in business.
Oral-B is cheaper but it's not better. Cheaper is questionable as well; Costco had a Sonicare model on sale for <$70 recently.
According to a NCBI research-based article where Sonicare and Oral-B electric toothbrushes were compared, it stated, “Overall, this study demonstrates that long-term use of these two electric toothbrushes improves periodontal health in adult periodontitis patients, and that the Sonicare brush is superior to the Braun (Oral- B) brush in reducing gingival inflammation and probing depth. Moreover, 6 months’ use of Sonicare led to actual improvement in probing attachment levels of periodontal pockets.”
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This study that showed Phillips > Oral B has one really large flaw:
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Conflict of interest statement:
F. Mirza, K. Argosino, M. Ward, and San-San Ou are employed by Philips Oral Healthcare."
Of note:
I spent a half decade in the dental industry working with prosthodontists and periodontists. I've directed oral surgeons in the OR during restorative dentistry procedures.
My dentist/buddy is one of the leading Prosthodontists in America and he uses an Oral B brush. Use either one.. it's picking nits between the two.